Cancer Center Infusion Nurse (RN), per diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
May 02, 2025
The Cancer Center RN provides patient-centered care in the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital that includes but is not limited to chemotherapy administration, patient education, care planning, symptom management, and coordination of outpatient services. The Cancer Center RN works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to address the many complex care issues of Cancer Center patients and their caregivers. The Cancer Center RN practices according to ANA and ONS standards of care. This position reports to the Clinical Nursing Manager, Cancer Center and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Education Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] Current American Heart Association BLS certification required Oncology Nurse certification (OCN) required after 2 years of hire or after reaching 2,000 hours of oncology nursing practice Experience For candidates who do not have a BSN, a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in ambulatory oncology required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required Knowledge of basic computer skills required Ability to maintain patient confidentiality required Ability to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and family members required. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.